A71 in Dreghorn 'closed in both directions' following crash

Emergency crews, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene. <i>(Image: Street View/Archive)</i>
Emergency crews, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene. (Image: Street View/Archive)
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A MAJOR North Ayrshire road has been closed in both directions following a crash.

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the incident on the A71 between the Warrix Interchange and Corsehill Mount Roundabout shortly after 11am on Thursday, July 31.

Police Scotland say the route is currently closed from the B730 Corsehill Mount roundabout to B7080 Long Drive following a collision involving a car and a lorry.

At this stage, no further details have been provided on the number of persons involved, or injured, in the incident.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11.20am to attend a road traffic collision at the Corsehill Mount Roundabout on the A71 in Irvine.

"Two ambulances, a special operations response team, an air ambulance, and a trauma team were dispatched to the scene.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “The A71 near Dreghorn, North Ayrshire, is currently closed from the B730 Corsehill Mount roundabout to B7080 Long Drive following a crash involving a car and a lorry which happened at around 11.20am on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

“Officers remain at the scene.”


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